Rory McIlroy’s Masters win sparks historic bookmaker payout and legacy

Rory McIlroy’s nail-biting playoff win at The Masters on Sunday (Apr. 13) wasn’t just a big moment for his career, it also set off one of the biggest bookmaker payouts golf has ever seen.

Going into the 2025 Masters, McIlroy was on the hunt for the elusive career Grand Slam, something only five golfers had ever pulled off. With that kind of history on the line, all eyes were locked on Augusta.

McIlroy finally got his hands on the long-awaited major title after edging out Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff. Both had finished the tournament at 11-under, setting the stage for a tense showdown.

In the playoff, it all came down to the putts. Rose missed a 15-footer for birdie, giving McIlroy the opening he needed. Cool as ever, McIlroy stepped up and nailed his three-foot putt to seal the win.

As a result, William Hill confirmed that his long-awaited victory triggered a massive seven-figure payout to customers, all thanks to a popular promo tied to his performance. William Hill had rolled out a “Money Back as a Free Bet” offer if McIlroy managed to win it all, which he did.